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circa 15 Million Years Ago
Animal Vocabulary: Thousands of Words (The Great Apes)
Inferior frontal gyrus homologues, Mirror neuron systems
All mammals, birds, and reptiles communicate on a spectrum shaped by evolution. Great ape communication goes back about 15 million years.
Science
Story
“Truth is stranger than fiction…[which] is obliged to stick to possibilities;”
- Mark Twain
- 1897
Fiction
Fiction lives within the possibilities of reality. Truth must answer to reality itself.
Critical Thinking
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What’s the difference between common ions and ionization in physics?
Ionization
None. Both describe the same process of atoms or molecules gaining or losing electrons.
Science
FAQ
Why do people confuse rule-following with moral reasoning?
Personal Judgement
The rules of life guide us and are important, but moral reasoning requires personal judgment. Never outsource your judgment to authority. Your morality is your responsibility.
Critical Thinking
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